| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |