| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |