| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| affable |
pleasant to talk to and be with; friendly; likeable. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| populist |
a person, especially a political leader, who represents, or claims to represent, the interests and concerns of the common people rather than the privileged, the politically powerful, or the intelligentsia. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| titanic |
having enormous size, strength, or power; colossal; huge. |