| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |