| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |