| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| diminution |
the act, process, or result of decreasing or declining. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |