| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| reprisal |
injury inflicted in retaliation for injury received, as in war; revenge. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |