1. a speck of dust   moat   mote   2. to urge action; to instigate   incite   insight   3. to make less severe or less intense   mitigate   militate   4. natural ability or talent   flare   flair   5. growing abundantly   luxuriant   luxurious   6. a trench round a castle, usually filled with water   mote   moat   7. giving self-indulgent pleasure   luxuriant   luxurious