| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| ineluctable |
impossible to be avoided; inescapable. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |