| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |