| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| mendicant |
living on charity; begging. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |