| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| inquest |
a legal investigation, usually involving a jury, especially a coroner's investigation of a suspicious death. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| peripatetic |
walking or traveling around; going from place to place; itinerant. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |