| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| gargantuan |
(sometimes capitalized) of enormous proportions; huge; gigantic. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| inscrutable |
impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious. |
| legacy |
money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |
| truism |
a self-evident statement; platitude. |
| wan |
very pale. |