| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| misconception |
an error in understanding; wrong notion or idea. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| vintage |
a class of objects produced during a certain era or year. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |