| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| defray |
to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like). |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| eventuality |
something that might happen; contingent occurrence. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| informant |
one who reports or confides what he or she knows to another; source. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| nadir |
the lowest or most depressing point or stage. |
| objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |