| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| espouse |
to take up, hold, or commit oneself to (a cause, idea, or belief); embrace. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |