| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| meretricious |
appealing or attracting in a cheap, showy, or shallow way. |
| pedantic |
making or characterized by an excessive display of learnedness, or overly insistent on scholarly details and formalities. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |