| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| tort |
in law, any civil rather than criminal harm or injury that violates the implicit duty of each citizen not to harm others, and for which one may bring a civil suit and collect compensation. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |