| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| communicable |
capable of being spread or passed on; contagious. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| purge |
to free or rid (usually followed by "of" or "from"). |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| tangential |
barely connected to or touching a subject. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |