| assuage |
to make less severe or more bearable; alleviate. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| solecism |
a gross violation of convention in grammar, etiquette, or the like; impropriety. |