| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pedantic |
making or characterized by an excessive display of learnedness, or overly insistent on scholarly details and formalities. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |