| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |