| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |