| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |