alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
conciliatory |
tending to placate or reconcile. |
detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
meander |
to wind back and forth. |
notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
protocol |
the proper or agreed upon way of conducting oneself or of doing something. |
psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
savant |
a person of deep learning; scholar. |
subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |