| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| uxorious |
excessively or foolishly devoted to one's wife, and often thereby submissive to her. |