| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| commodious |
comfortably spacious; roomy. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |