| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |