| brevity |
shortness of duration. |
| consort |
a wife or husband, especially of a royal personage. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |