| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| lineage1 |
descent from or the descendants of a common or particular ancestor or ancestry. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| remunerative |
providing or likely to provide payment or reward; profitable. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |