| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| contemptuous |
feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. |
| folio |
a large sheet of paper that has been folded once to form two leaves or four pages of a book or manuscript. |
| inverse |
opposite or reversed in position, order, direction, nature, or effect. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| satiate |
to glut or fill to excess; oversupply; surfeit. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |