| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| bedlam |
a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar. |
| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| dictum |
a formal or official pronouncement or declaration. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| instigate |
to purposely agitate or incite; provoke; foment. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |