| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| chattel |
any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| myriad |
of or constituting a great but unspecified number; numberless. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| placate |
to calm down and make less angry, especially by appeasement; conciliate; pacify. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |