| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |