| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| armistice |
an agreement by groups of people or countries at war to stop fighting; truce. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| infatuate |
to cause a foolish and irrational passion or attachment in (someone). |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| pragmatic |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| subsume |
to classify, consider, or include (an idea, proposition, or the like) in a more comprehensive or general category or principle. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |