| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| obscurantism |
a deliberate lack of clarity or directness of expression, as in certain styles of art or literature. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |