| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| aleatory |
pertaining to or depending on luck, chance, or contingency. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |