| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| bedizen |
to dress or decorate in a flashy, garish fashion. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| purge |
to free or rid (usually followed by "of" or "from"). |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| rift |
a break in social relations, because of a difference of opinion, quarrel, or the like; breach. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |