| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |