| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |