Term | Definition |
adamant | (adj) firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding, obdurate,implacable, inflexible
(n) an extremely hard substance |
brouhaha | (n) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified |
bulwark | (n) a strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense
(v) to provide such defense or protection |
choleric | (adj) easily made angry, bad-tempered |
cloy | (v) to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate, surfeit |
curtail | (v) to cut short, bring to a halt, or end sooner than expected; to reduce |
deference | (n) courteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior |
definitive | (adj) conclusive, final, the limit of what can be done |
demeanor | (n) the way a person behaves,overall impression made by comportment,manner, etc; facial appearance, mien |
enigmatic | (adj) puzzling, perplexing, inexplicable, not easily understood |
impromptu | (adj, adv) without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done
(n) an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive of improvisation |
mawkish | (adj) excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor |
mollify | (v) to soften; to calm, allay (as an emotion); reduce in intensity |
onus | (n) something that is heavy or burdensome (especially an unwelcome responsibility) a stigma; blame |
presentiment | (n) a bague sense of approaching misfortune |
profiligate | (adj) given to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant
(n) a person given to wild spending |
remit | (v) to send or hand in (as money); to cancel (as a penalty or punishment), forgive; to lessen, diminish; postpone, defer |
requisite | (adj) needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable |
sartorial | (adj) of or pertaining to a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress (especially men's) |
thwart | (v) to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate |