| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| decorous |
proper or formal with respect to behavior, manners, appearance, or the like. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |