| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| dispensary |
a room in an institution, such as a hospital, in which medical supplies are kept and given out. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |
| unspoken |
assumed without being expressed or spoken; implied. |