| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |