| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |