accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
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. |
austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
eruct |
to belch forth. |
erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |