| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| assuage |
to make less severe or more bearable; alleviate. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| rebarbative |
tending to irritate or repel; forbidding or unattractive. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |