| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |
| voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |