| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| demotic |
of or relating to the common people; popular. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| 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. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |