| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |