| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| harbinger |
someone or something that signals or foreshadows a later arrival or occurrence; herald; forerunner. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |