| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| junta |
a small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, especially provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| pallor |
unnatural lack of color, especially of the face. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| wizened |
shriveled or dried up. |