| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |