| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |