| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |