| amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |
| vintage |
a class of objects produced during a certain era or year. |