| adherent |
one who supports or follows a person, party, principle, or the like (usually followed by "of"). |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| ostracize |
to exclude or shun, by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion. |
| pestilence |
an epidemic, usually deadly, disease; plague. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |