| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| laudatory |
expressing praise. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |