| amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| irony |
a manner of using language so that it conveys a different or opposite meaning to that which is literally expressed in the words themselves. Irony is used in ordinary conversation and also as a literary technique, especially to express criticism or to produce humor or pathos. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |