| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| trabeated |
using horizontal beams or lintels as supports instead of arches. |