| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |