| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |