| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |