| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| ostracism |
an exclusion or rejection, as from a social group. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| reminiscence |
something that is remembered; memory or impression. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |