| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| ethereal |
highly refined; unworldly. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |