| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| cupidity |
exceptional desire for money or other material possessions; greed. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| mercurial |
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |