| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |