| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| discrete |
separate and distinct. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |