| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |