| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |