| abstruse |
difficult to comprehend or understand; esoteric; arcane. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |