| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |