| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |