(verb)

to have an intense dislike or hatred for

synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest

(noun)

the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend

synonyms: adaptation

(adjective)

resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital

synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous

(verb)

to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

synonyms: impute, credit, attribute

(adjective)

roundabout, not direct

synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding

(verb)

to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize

(verb)

to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authorative way, to prohibit

synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure

(verb)

to make easy, cause to progress faster

synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up

(verb)

to make amends, make up for; to avert

synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation

(noun)

a state of great excitment, agitation, or turbulence

(verb)

to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action

synonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest

(adjective)

resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental

synonyms: accidental, unconsidered

(adjective)

existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequental

(adjective)

not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no

synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest

(verb)

to steal something that has been given into one's trust, to take improperly for one's own use

synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate

(noun)

a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)

synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity

sangfroid

 (säη frwä')

(noun)

composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity

(adjective)

resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive

(adjective)

thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight imprtance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported

synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy

(adjective)

bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)

synonyms: withering acerbic, mordant

(verb)

to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk