| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| meretricious |
appealing or attracting in a cheap, showy, or shallow way. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |