| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |