| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| fusion |
the act of fusing or joining together. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| trite |
ineffective or stale because of frequent repetition; commonplace; hackneyed. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |