| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |