| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |
| voracious |
consuming large quantities of food with greed or great desire; ravenous. |