| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| exhilaration |
intense high spirits. |
| intercede |
to act as a mediator in a dispute or disagreement. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| protagonist |
the leading character in a literary work. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |