| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |