| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| assimilate |
to adapt and conform. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |