| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |