| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| chattel |
any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property. |
| condolence |
sympathy with a grieving or suffering person. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| felicity |
an instance or condition of great happiness; bliss. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| inferiority |
the fact or condition of being lesser in quality, worth, importance, rank, or position. |
| laborious |
requiring considerable effort or perseverance. |
| opulence |
the condition of being luxuriant and costly. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |