| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |