| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |