| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |