| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| tyro |
one who is beginning to learn a business, trade, sport, or the like; novice; neophyte. |