| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |