| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| emaciate |
to waste away the flesh of, usually by starvation or disease; make extremely thin. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
| unexceptionable |
without flaw or fault; beyond objection or criticism. |