| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| edict |
an order or decree proclaimed by a ruler or other of high authority. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |