| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |