| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |