| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| maladroit |
not skillful; clumsy; tactless. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |