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accrue
(v) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
annotation
(n) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
bedlam
(n) a state or scene of uproar and confusion
covert
(adj) hidden, disguised, purposely kept a secret; sheltered, secluded
(n) a sheltered place, a hiding place
debonair
(adj) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
dun
(v) to demand insistency, especially in payment of a debt
(n) a creditor
(adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy
efficacious
(adj) effective, producing results
equanimity
(n) calmness, composure, refusal to panic
fortuitous
(adj) accidental, occurring by a happy chance
gist
(n) the essential part, main point, or essence
gratuitous
(adj) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
imperious
(adj) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
invective
(n) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language
(adj) abusive, vituperative
motley
(adj) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors
(n) a jester's costume; a jester
munificent
(adj) extremely generous, lavish
procrastinate
(v) to delay, put off until later
provocative
(adj) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating annoying
recondite
(adj) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
reprobate
(n) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
(adj) corrupt or unprincipled
(v) to disapprove of, condemn
sedentary
(adj) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place