| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| obsession |
that which preoccupies one's mind or emotions excessively or abnormally. |
| ornamentation |
decoration; embellishment. |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| pinion2 |
to restrain (someone) by binding the arms. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| tentative |
not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |