| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| 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. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| goad |
something that spurs a person to action; stimulus. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |