| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |