| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |