| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| conduction |
the transmission or transfer, as of heat, electrical charges, or nervous impulses, through a medium. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |