| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| delectable |
extremely pleasing to the taste; delicious. |
| dictum |
a formal or official pronouncement or declaration. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |