accost |
to confront and speak first to, often aggressively. |
centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
dissociate |
to sever a mental connection between; separate. |
frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
inaccessible |
hard or impossible to reach, approach, or attain. |
lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
winsome |
attractive or charming. |