| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |