| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |