| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |