| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |