| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |