| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |