| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| maladroit |
not skillful; clumsy; tactless. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| surcingle |
a girth or belt that wraps around the body of a horse to secure a saddle, pack, or the like to its back. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |