| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| desist |
to stop acting in a certain way. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |