| auditory |
having to do with or referring to hearing or the sense of hearing. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| pilfer |
to steal, especially trifling amounts or things of small value. |
| purge |
to free or rid (usually followed by "of" or "from"). |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |