| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| jubilation |
a feeling of great joy, pride, and happiness; exultation. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| surreptitious |
made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |