| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |