| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |