| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| coherent |
lumping, holding, or sticking together. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| invoice |
a detailed statement of goods sold or shipped or of services provided, including their prices or charges. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |
| underscore |
to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath. |