| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| cessation |
a pausing or stopping; discontinuance. |
| depravity |
moral corruption; wickedness. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |