| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |