centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
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. |
glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
knurled |
having small ridges. |
recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |