| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| perpetrate |
to commit or carry out (a crime, act of mischief, or the like). |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |