| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |