| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| rapacious |
capable of capturing and eating live prey; predacious. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |