| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| immobility |
the state or condition of not moving or being motionless. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |