| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |