| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |