| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| mendicant |
living on charity; begging. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |