| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| cloture |
in U.S. parliamentary procedure, a method of ending debate and causing an immediate vote on the matter being discussed. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| inquest |
a legal investigation, usually involving a jury, especially a coroner's investigation of a suspicious death. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |