| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |