| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| inimitable |
impossible to mimic or copy, because of uniqueness or superiority. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| palpable |
easy to sense or perceive; obvious. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |