| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| raffish |
carelessly unconventional or disreputable, sometimes appealingly so. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |