| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |