| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |