| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
| uxorious |
excessively or foolishly devoted to one's wife, and often thereby submissive to her. |