| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| buoy |
a float attached by line to the bottom of a body of water to mark a location. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| gaunt |
very thin and bony. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| infusion |
the act, process, or result of infusing. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| neutralize |
to cause to have no effect or become useless. |
| opposition |
the act or state of being against, or the state of having someone against another. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| regulatory |
pertaining to or having the purpose of making or enforcing rules. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |