| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |