| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |