| compensate |
to pay or repay. |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| cosmos |
the universe considered as a whole. |
| duct |
a pipe or tube that carries air or liquid. |
| inferior |
lower in rank, position, or degree. |
| inspire |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in. |
| manageable |
capable of being handled or controlled. |
| pry1 |
to be too curious about another person's private life. |
| rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| smirk |
to smile in a self-satisfied, offensively knowing, or self-conscious way. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |