| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| abstruse |
difficult to comprehend or understand; esoteric; arcane. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |