| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| beneficiary |
one who receives or is formally designated to receive money or property, as from a will or insurance policy. |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| insubordinate |
unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |