| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |