| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |