| amalgamate |
to combine or blend into a single unit. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| petulance |
the state or quality of being easily or unreasonably irritated, impatient, or ill tempered. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |