| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |