| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| distraught |
mentally or emotionally unbalanced; crazed. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| rapacious |
capable of capturing and eating live prey; predacious. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| saturnine |
gloomy, sullen, or cynical in temperament or appearance. |
| trabeated |
using horizontal beams or lintels as supports instead of arches. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |