| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| demotic |
of or relating to the common people; popular. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |