| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| rapacious |
capable of capturing and eating live prey; predacious. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |