| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| obscurantism |
a deliberate lack of clarity or directness of expression, as in certain styles of art or literature. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |