| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |