| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| complaisant |
eager or willing to please; amenable; obliging. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| irrefutable |
impossible to disprove; indisputable. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| plight1 |
a state or situation, especially an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |