| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |