| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |