| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |