| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |