| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| foretaste |
a partial, advance experience or realization of something that will come or happen in the future. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| winsome |
attractive or charming. |