| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |