recant
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
gemmation
asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individual
flocculent
having a fluffy character or appearance
ginkgo
deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree
matinee
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
rhapsody
an epic poem adapted for recitation
surreptitious
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
dashiki
a loose and brightly colored African shirt
quiescent
being quiet or still or inactive
obliterate
remove completely from recognition or memory
linchpin
a central cohesive source of support and stability
superficial
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
raze
tear down so as to make flat with the ground
apoplectic
pertaining to or characteristic of apoplexy
reprimand
an act or expression of criticism and censure
squalid
foul and run-down and repulsive
misnomer
an incorrect or unsuitable name
abysmal
resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable
compensate
make amends for; pay compensation for
