| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| putrefaction |
the act or process of rotting or decomposing. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |