| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| espouse |
to take up, hold, or commit oneself to (a cause, idea, or belief); embrace. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| tort |
in law, any civil rather than criminal harm or injury that violates the implicit duty of each citizen not to harm others, and for which one may bring a civil suit and collect compensation. |