| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |