| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| aural2 |
of or relating to the ear or hearing. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| morass |
something that hinders passage or engulfs an unwary person. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |