| biennial |
happening every second year. |
| candor |
the quality of openness, honesty, and straightforwardness in expression. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |