| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |