| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| solecism |
a gross violation of convention in grammar, etiquette, or the like; impropriety. |