| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| aleatory |
pertaining to or depending on luck, chance, or contingency. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |