| awry |
in an unplanned and undesired direction. |
| condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow for one suffering misfortune or pain. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |