| cantankerous |
irritable, stubborn, and quarrelsome. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| stately |
dignified. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |