| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| saturnine |
gloomy, sullen, or cynical in temperament or appearance. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |