| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |