| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| necessitate |
to make unavoidable; require. |
| neurotic |
suffering from needless fears and worries. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| personify |
to be a perfect or typical example of; embody. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |