| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| arable |
capable of being farmed. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |