| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| rebarbative |
tending to irritate or repel; forbidding or unattractive. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |