| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |