| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |