| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| audacity |
courage or boldness often combined with daring or recklessness. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |