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Broach– to raise a subject for discussion
Synonyms -interject, interpose, introduce, mention, moot, move, offer, open up, propose, raise subject, speak of
Brooch– a piece of jewellery
Synonyms -bar pin, breastpin, clip, cluster, jewelry
Complacent -smug and self-satisfied
Synonyms-egoistic, egotistic, gratified, happy, obsequious, pleased, satisfied, self-assured, self-contented, self-pleased
Complaisant -willing to please
Synonyms -easy-going, friendly, generous, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered, indulgent, lenient, mild, obliging, polite
Discreet-careful not to attract attention
Synonyms -careful, chary,circumspect,civil,conservative,considerate,controlled,diplomatic,discerning, discriminating,gingerly,guarded, having foresight
Discrete-separate and distinct
Synonyms -different,disconnected, discontinuous,distinct,diverse,separate,several, unattached
Titillate-to arouse interest
Synonyms- entertain, grab, grapple, hook, interest, palpate, provoke, switch on, tantalize, tease, thrill, tickle
Titivate-to make more attractive
Synonyms -clothe, deck out, embellish, fit out, fix up, gussy up, improve, overdress, preen, prettify, primp, prink, slick, smarten, spiff up.
Altar-a sacred table in a church
Synonyms-chantry, font, reredos, retable, shrine, tabernacle
Alter-to change
Synonyms -change, convert, cook, correct mid-course, develop, dial back, diversify, doctor, fine tune, make different, metamorphose, modify, mutate
Exercise-physical activity; to do physical activity
Synonyms -activity, calisthenics, constitutional, daily dozen,discipline,drill, drilling,examination, exercising,exertion, gym,labor,lesson,movement
Exorcise-to drive out an evil spirit
Synonyms -cast out,dismiss, drive out,expel,purge,purify,remove
Grisly-gruesome, revolting
Synonyms-blood-stained,bloody,disgusting,dreadful,eerie, frightful,ghastly,grim, grody,gross,gruesome
Grizzly-a type of bear
Synonyms -gray,leaden, silvertip, white-haired
Prescribe-to authorize use of medicine; to order authoritatively
Synonyms -command, decide, decree, define, designate, determine, dictate, direct, enjoin, establish, fix, guide, impose, lay down, ordain, order, pick out
Proscribe-to officially forbid something
Synonyms -boycott, censure, damn, denounce, deport, doom, embargo, excommunicate, exile, expatriate, expel, forbid, interdict, ostracize, outlaw
Sceptic-a person inclined to doubt
Synonyms -denouncer, dissenter, dissident, heretic, image-breaker, non-conformist, nonbeliever, questioner, radical, rebel, revolutionist, ruiner
Septic-infected with bacteria
Synonyms -corrupt, corruptive, dangerous, deadly, deleterious, destructive, detrimental, evil, fatal, hurtful, infective, lethal, malicious, malignant
Tortuous-full of twists; complex
Synonyms -circuitous, convoluted, crooked, curved, flexuous, indirect, involute, labyrinthine, mazy, meandering, meandrous, roundabout, serpentine
Torturous-full of pain or suffering
Synonyms -bothersome, distressing, excruciating, harrowing, harrying, plaguing, punishing, troubling