| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |