| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |