| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |