| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |