| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |