| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| maverick |
a person who thinks and behaves independently, especially one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |