| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |