| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |