| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| reprisal |
injury inflicted in retaliation for injury received, as in war; revenge. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |