| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
| disgruntle |
to make irritably dissatisfied or discontent. |
| divulge |
to disclose (usually something confidential or secret). |
| eccentric |
not behaving or thinking in an ordinary or accepted way; odd; peculiar. |
| perception |
the ability to become aware of or know through the senses. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| plush |
a type of cloth having long, soft, thick fibers. |
| preferential |
giving advantage to one over others. |
| qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
| sprawl |
to lie, sit, or fall with the arms and legs spread out in a loose or relaxed way. |
| squander |
to spend or expend (money, time, or effort) wastefully. |
| synergy |
the combined action or power of two or more things. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |