| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| digestible |
capable of being broken down and absorbed as food. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| inviolate |
not broken, disturbed, or profaned; pure or intact. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |