adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
impudence |
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence. |
incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
unvaried |
marked by a lack of diversity; never changing. |