| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| elongate |
to make longer; lengthen. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| felon1 |
a person who has committed a serious crime, such as murder, rape, or burglary, as opposed to a misdemeanor. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| informant |
one who reports or confides what he or she knows to another; source. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| throwback |
a reappearance of an outmoded procedure, system, or the like. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |