| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| cantankerous |
irritable, stubborn, and quarrelsome. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| obscurantism |
a deliberate lack of clarity or directness of expression, as in certain styles of art or literature. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |