| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |