barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
belie |
to give a false impression of. |
cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |