| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| descant |
a secondary, usually higher, melody that is played or sung at the same time as the chief melody. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |