| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| raffish |
carelessly unconventional or disreputable, sometimes appealingly so. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |