| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |