| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |