apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |