| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| infernal |
of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| pinion2 |
to restrain (someone) by binding the arms. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |