| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| infernal |
of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |