| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| assuage |
to make less severe or more bearable; alleviate. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |