| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| epicure |
a person who has cultivated tastes, as in food or wine; connoisseur. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |