| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |