| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| obscurantism |
a deliberate lack of clarity or directness of expression, as in certain styles of art or literature. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |