| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| engender |
to create or give rise to. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| mendicant |
living on charity; begging. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |