| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |