| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |