| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |