buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
focal |
of or relating to focus. |
frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
longevity |
long life. |
obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |
viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |