| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |