| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| raffish |
carelessly unconventional or disreputable, sometimes appealingly so. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| uxorious |
excessively or foolishly devoted to one's wife, and often thereby submissive to her. |