| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| culvert |
a man-made channel for drainage or the like that passes under a street or other thoroughfare. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| loquacity |
the quality or an instance of talking a great deal or excessively; talkativeness. |
| myriad |
of or constituting a great but unspecified number; numberless. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |