| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| diffidence |
reticence; shyness. |
| dissonant |
not in harmony or agreement; discordant. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| flail |
to cause to move wildly. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |