| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| impregnate |
to make (a female animal or human) pregnant, or to make (an egg) fertile. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| intermittent |
alternately stopping and starting with pauses in between. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| polygamy |
the practice or state of having more than one spouse, especially more than one wife, at a time. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |