| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| engender |
to create or give rise to. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |