| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |