| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| peripatetic |
walking or traveling around; going from place to place; itinerant. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |