| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |