| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| commodious |
comfortably spacious; roomy. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| engender |
to create or give rise to. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |