| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| fulcrum |
that which other things are contingent upon or built around; a pivotal point or agent. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |