asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
cachet |
prestige. |
daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |