| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| laudatory |
expressing praise. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |