| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |