| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| commodity |
something that can be bought and sold. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| regurgitate |
to surge or pour back or out, especially from of a place of containment, as gases, liquids, or undigested food. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |