| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |