| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |