| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |