| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |