| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| disaffect |
to cause to lose affection for, loyalty to, or contentment in an idea, a person, or an organization such as a government; alienate. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| profiteer |
a person who gains excessive profits, especially by selling scarce commodities at very high prices. |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| transmute |
to change into another form, substance, state, or the like. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |