| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |