| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| engender |
to create or give rise to. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |