| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |