| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |