| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |