| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |