conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. |
heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
mendicant |
living on charity; begging. |
sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
tort |
in law, any civil rather than criminal harm or injury that violates the implicit duty of each citizen not to harm others, and for which one may bring a civil suit and collect compensation. |