| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |