| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |