| abet |
to incite, encourage, or aid, especially in wrongdoing. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| noteworthy |
deserving attention; remarkable. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| 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. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |