| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |