| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| intelligentsia |
the elite class of highly learned people within a society, or those who consider themselves part of such a class. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |