| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| jeremiad |
a long complaint about life or one's situation; lamentation. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |