| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |