appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |