| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |
| solecism |
a gross violation of convention in grammar, etiquette, or the like; impropriety. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |