| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |