War and Peace: Epilogue

Intransigent adj

Characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an often extreme position or attitude

Aggrandize v

to increase in greatness, power, or wealth; to build up or intensify; to make appear greater

Piffling adj

Of little worth or importance: trivial

Sepal n

One of the modified leaves comprising a calyx

Propagate v

Reproduce, spread, increase; (in wave energy) to travel through space or a material

Pistil n

A single carpel or group of fused carpels usually differentiated into an ovary, style, and stigma

Diclinous adj

Having the stamens and pistils in separate flowers

Patent adj

Readily visible or intelligible: obvious

Unction n

the act of anointing with oil; religious or spiritual fervor or the expression of such fervor

Feckless adj

Weak and ineffective; worthless and irresponsible

Scrounge v

seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

Gentian n

Any of numerous herbs with opposite smooth leaves and showy usually blue flowers

Slipshod adj

untidy in dress, personal habits, etc.; careless, slovenly; wearing loose shoes or slippers