| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| beguile |
to deceive or cheat by using guile. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |