| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |