| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |