| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| intelligentsia |
the elite class of highly learned people within a society, or those who consider themselves part of such a class. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |