| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| cloture |
in U.S. parliamentary procedure, a method of ending debate and causing an immediate vote on the matter being discussed. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |