astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
chary |
not dispensing freely. |
consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
knurled |
having small ridges. |
misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |