| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |