| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| topography |
the shape of the earth's surface across an area or region. The topography of an area includes the size and location of hills and dips in the land. |