| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |