| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |