| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| distraught |
mentally or emotionally unbalanced; crazed. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| stately |
dignified. |