| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |