| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| goad |
something that spurs a person to action; stimulus. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| saturnine |
gloomy, sullen, or cynical in temperament or appearance. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |