| baleful |
threatening harm; full of malice; ominous. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |