| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| glean |
to gather or discover (facts, information, or the like) a little at a time. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| quadrant |
any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |