| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |