| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |