| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |