| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |