advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |