| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |