| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |