| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| 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. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |