| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| inquest |
a legal investigation, usually involving a jury, especially a coroner's investigation of a suspicious death. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |