Walt Whitman

Glossaey

Accoutrements-(n. pl.) a soldier's outfit other than weapons and clothing; additional items of dress or equipment
Aplomb-(n.) self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation
Apparition-(n.) a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
Carbine-(n.) a light, automatic rifle
Contrariety-(n.) opposition or inconsistency between two or more things
Corpulent-(adj.) fat (to describe a person)
Corroborate=(v. trans.) to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory or finding)
Delectation=(n.) pleasure and delight
Disintegrated=(v. intrans.) weakened or broken apart
Expostulation=(n.) strong disapproval or disagreement
Foetor=(n.) (also fetor) a strong, foul smel
Foundry=(n.) a workshop or factory for casting metal
Frivolous=(adj.) carefree and not serious (to describe a person)
Frolicsome=(adj.) lively and playful
Fructif=(v. trans.) to make something fruitful or productive
Illustrious=(adj.) well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Impalpable=(adj.) unable to be felt by touch; not easily comprehended
Insatiate=(adj.) never satisfied
Lamentable=(adj.) full of or expressing sorrow or grief; unfortunate; regrettable
Meanness=(n.) lack of quality or good appearance; shabbiness; inferiority
Novice=(n.) a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation
Oscillating=(v. intrans.) wavering between extremes of opinion, action, or quality
Plodding=(v. intrans.) walking slowly with heavy steps; working slowly at a dull task
Promenade=(n.) a paved public walk
Retrospective=(adj.) looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Reveille=(n.) a signal sounded to wake personnel in the armed forces, usually played on a bugle or drum