| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |