| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |