| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |