1. albeit - conj. - although; even if Ex. He had a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.

1. 1. albeit - conj. - although; even if Ex. He had a peaceful, albeit brief retirement. 2. bereft - adj. – deprived Ex. They are bereft of their senses. He is bereft of all happiness. 3. gratis - adv. - without charge or payment; free Ex. The manufacturer provided an extra set of coat buttons gratis. 4. intercession – n. - an interposing or pleading on behalf of another person. Ex. His prayer was an intercession that the judge would be lenient on his daughter. 5. lineaments - n. - a features or details of a face, body, or figure, considered with respect to outline or contour Ex. His fine lineaments made him the very image of his father. 6. presage - n. - something that portends or foreshadows a future event; an omen, prognostic, or warning indication Ex. Hitting every red light on the way to work seemed to be a presage that the day would not go well. 7. prodigal - adj. - wastefully or recklessly extravagant Ex. The man was prodigal in his attire. He even had a watch for each day of the week. 8. prolixity - n. – having the characteristic of becoming extended into great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy. Ex. This definition has a certain prolix to it. 9. sinecure - n. - an office or position requiring little or no work, esp. one yielding profitable returns. Ex. As the boss’ son-in-law, he was our office’s sinecure. 10. visage - n. - the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.; countenance. Ex. He could tell by her visage, something was wrong.