| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |