Easy Words
to find out
Ascertain (verb)
untroubled, unmoved; calm, cool
Unperturbed (adj)
to stay for a time
Sojourn (verb)
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action
Precedent (noun)
strange, mysterious; weird, beyond explanation
Uncanny (adj):
eager to make peace, to reconcile
Conciliatory (adj)
charm and enchant someone in a deceptive way
Beguile (verb)
to erase, obliterate, destroy
Expunge (verb)
unyielding; unshakable or immovable especially in opposition
Adamant (adj)
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
Altruistic (adj)
to delay the punishment of
Reprieve (verb)
to give or pass on as an inheritance
Bequeath (verb)
to think about in a dreamy way; ponder
Muse (verb)
inflicting or aiming at punishment
Punitive (adj):
proceeding or acting clumsily or ineffectually
Floundering (verb)
a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems
Panacea (noun)
torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable
Tantalize (adj)
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
Supercilious (adj):
Cleave (verb): cling; to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwavering
Cleave (verb)
easily excused; pardonable
Venial (adj):