adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |
untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |