| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| concourse |
a large open space, as in a railway station, where many people pass or gather. |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |
| uninformative |
conveying little or no knowledge or understanding. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |