| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| quadrant |
any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |