| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| saturnine |
gloomy, sullen, or cynical in temperament or appearance. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |