| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |