| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |