| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| laudatory |
expressing praise. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |