| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |