ridicule
to make fun of
de facto
actual or effective, esp. when without legal authority
scour
to wash by scrubbing vigorously
pittance
small amount of money
cordial
warm and friendly; hearty
dictum
an authoritative, often formal, pronouncement
palette
a board which an artist can hold while painting and on which colors can be mixed; the range of colors used in a particular painting or by a particular artist
pallet
a narrow, hard bed or straw-filled mattress
illuminate
to light up
confide
to tell something in secret
postscript
additional information added to the end of a letter or other document
exhaustive
thorough
ovation
enthusiastic and lengthy applause
bazaar
a market consisting of a street line with shops; a place where miscellaneous items are sold
knell
to ring in a slow, solemn way; n. the sound of a bell, esp. of one rung at a funeral; an omen of death, failure, etc
ensue
to happen subsequently
impalpable
that which cannot be felt by touching; not easily understood
dual
composed of two parts
gallant
brave and noble
effrontery
bold and insulting behavior
manuscript
a book or other document written by hand; an author’s original copy of a document submitted for publication
diurnal
daily; occurring during the daytime
agape
wide open
eon
a long period of time
