| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |