| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| stately |
dignified. |