| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| quadrant |
any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |