| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| assimilate |
to adapt and conform. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| satirical |
containing or marked by the use of parody or irony to ridicule or denounce human corruptness or folly. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |