ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |