| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| abolish |
to get rid of or do away with; end. |
| accelerate |
to increase the speed or rate of. |
| console1 |
to give comfort in time of loss or suffering; make less sad. |
| familiarity |
knowledge or understanding of a particular thing. |
| impudent |
not showing respect; bold and rude. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| jocular |
intended to be humorous; facetious. |
| mar |
to damage or spoil, especially on the surface or face, but not severely. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |