| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |