| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |