| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| commodious |
comfortably spacious; roomy. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| mendicant |
living on charity; begging. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |