| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |