| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| solecism |
a gross violation of convention in grammar, etiquette, or the like; impropriety. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |