| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| amity |
friendly and peaceful relations; good will. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |