| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| frolicsome |
full of high spirits, gaiety, or merriment; playful. |
| grandiose |
pretentious or pompous. |
| inscrutable |
impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| replenish |
to make complete or full again; refill. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |