| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |