| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| espouse |
to take up, hold, or commit oneself to (a cause, idea, or belief); embrace. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |