| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| explicate |
to make clear or explain completely. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| intrinsic |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |
| vintage |
a class of objects produced during a certain era or year. |