| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |