| consolidate |
to join together into a whole; combine. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| exalt |
to honor or glorify. |
| inexorable |
not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding or unrelenting. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |