| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |