| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |