arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |