| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| stately |
dignified. |