| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |