| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |