| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| solecism |
a gross violation of convention in grammar, etiquette, or the like; impropriety. |