| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |