| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| stately |
dignified. |