| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| ineluctable |
impossible to be avoided; inescapable. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |