| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| defray |
to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like). |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| entail |
to call for or bring about as a necessary accompaniment; necessarily involve. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| vehement |
intensely emotional; impassioned; heated. |