| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |