| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| evocative |
tending or able to call forth images, memories, feelings, and the like. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| gibberish |
written or spoken words that are unintelligible, needlessly obscure, or without coherent meaning. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| regurgitate |
to surge or pour back or out, especially from of a place of containment, as gases, liquids, or undigested food. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |