| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |