| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| categorize |
to put into groups that have common characteristics; arrange by categories; classify. |
| continuity |
the quality or state of having no breaks or interruptions. |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| ideological |
of or concerning basic beliefs, concepts, and social and political aims of an individual, group, or institution. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| minimize |
to make as small as possible. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| taper |
to narrow. |