| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| cantankerous |
irritable, stubborn, and quarrelsome. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pedantic |
making or characterized by an excessive display of learnedness, or overly insistent on scholarly details and formalities. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |