| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |