abide |
to put up with; stand. |
argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
fungible |
interchangeable. |
impinge |
to encroach. |
inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |