| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |
| transcendent |
going beyond the ordinary; surpassing; extraordinary. |