apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
fungible |
interchangeable. |
imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |