| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |