| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| conciliatory |
tending to placate or reconcile. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| mesmerize |
to induce a hypnotic trance in; hypnotize. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |