| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |