| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |