| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |