| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |