| adulteration |
the act or process of making worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| maladroit |
not skillful; clumsy; tactless. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |