| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |