| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| appose |
to place next to or side by side; juxtapose. |
| 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. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |