| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |