| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| reprisal |
injury inflicted in retaliation for injury received, as in war; revenge. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |