| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| inquest |
a legal investigation, usually involving a jury, especially a coroner's investigation of a suspicious death. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |