| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| imperative |
very important; urgent. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |