| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| brevity |
shortness of duration. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| exigent |
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| transmute |
to change into another form, substance, state, or the like. |