| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |
| zealot |
a person who is excessively and often intolerantly enthusiastic, especially about a cause or religious faith; fanatic. |