| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| 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. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |