| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| rebarbative |
tending to irritate or repel; forbidding or unattractive. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |