| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| rebarbative |
tending to irritate or repel; forbidding or unattractive. |