| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| loquacity |
the quality or an instance of talking a great deal or excessively; talkativeness. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |