| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |