| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |