| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| reprisal |
injury inflicted in retaliation for injury received, as in war; revenge. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |