| amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| folio |
a large sheet of paper that has been folded once to form two leaves or four pages of a book or manuscript. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| verdant |
green. |