| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |