| aleatory |
pertaining to or depending on luck, chance, or contingency. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |