abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
uxorious |
excessively or foolishly devoted to one's wife, and often thereby submissive to her. |
voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |