| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| pictorial |
pertaining to, made of, or containing drawings, paintings, or photographs. |
| potent |
having strength; powerful. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| sensory |
of or pertaining to hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or touching. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |