| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| simultaneously |
at the very same time. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |