| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| maverick |
a person who thinks and behaves independently, especially one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |