| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| assuage |
to make less severe or more bearable; alleviate. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |