| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| appose |
to place next to or side by side; juxtapose. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |