| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| laudatory |
expressing praise. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |