| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal 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. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |