penumbra

pe·num·bra [pi-nuhm-bruh]

1.	Astronomy. a. the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off. Compare umbra (def. 3a). b. the grayish marginal portion of a sunspot. Compare umbra (def. 3b).

2.	a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.

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encomium

en·co·mi·um /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-koh-mee-uhm]
a formal expression of high praise; eulogy: An encomium by the President greeted the returning hero.

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denouement

de·noue·ment [dey-noo-mahn]
–noun

1.	the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel.

2.	the place in the plot at which this occurs.

3.	the outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences.

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intromit

in·tro·mit /ˌɪntrəˈmɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-truh-mit]
–verb (used with object), -mit·ted, -mit·ting.
to send, put, or let in; introduce; admit.

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alacrity

a·lac·ri·ty [uh-lak-ri-tee]
–noun

1.	cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.

2.	liveliness; briskness.

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murrain

mur·rain [mur-in]
–noun

1.	Veterinary Pathology. any of various diseases of cattle, as anthrax, foot-and-mouth disease, and Texas fever.

2.	Obsolete. a plague or pestilence.

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assiduity

as·si·du·i·ty /ˌæsɪˈduɪti, -ˈdyu-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[as-i-doo-i-tee, -dyoo-]
–noun, plural -ties.

1.	constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.

2.	assiduities, devoted or solicitous attentions.

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