| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |