| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |