| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |