| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| reprisal |
injury inflicted in retaliation for injury received, as in war; revenge. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |