| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| sententious |
using or marked by pompous, high-flown moralizing. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |