| aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. |
| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| explicate |
to make clear or explain completely. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| rabid |
extreme in opinion or action; fanatical. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |