| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| saturnine |
gloomy, sullen, or cynical in temperament or appearance. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |