| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |