| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| facilitate |
to make less difficult; help in the doing of. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| pallor |
unnatural lack of color, especially of the face. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| visceral |
stemming from instinct or intuition rather than the intellect. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |