argot, cynosure, athwart

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  1. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  2. cynosure
    something that provides guidance
  3. athwart
    across the course, direction, or center line of a ship
  4. discursive
    tending to cover a wide range of subjects
  5. limning
    a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
  6. canonical
    conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
  7. decry
    express strong disapproval of
  8. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  9. tripe
    lining of the stomach of a cow (used as food)
  10. vertiginous
    having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
  11. snare
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
  12. kindred
    group of people related by blood or marriage
  13. semiotics
    a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols
  14. invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
  15. solicitude
    a feeling of excessive concern
  16. contretemps
    an awkward clash
  17. transmogrify
    change completely the nature or appearance of
  18. scrum
    (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession
  19. babel
    a confusion of voices and other sounds
  20. volte-face
    a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
  21. gobsmacked
    completely shocked or astonished
  22. dianoetic
    proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
  23. experiential
    of or relating to direct observation or participation
  24. existential
    relating to or dealing with the state of being
  25. forswear
    formally reject or disavow
  26. coruscate
    reflect brightly
  27. gouache
    an opaque watercolor prepared with gum
  28. ashram
    (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus
  29. proprietary
    protected by trademark or patent or copyright
  30. proprietor
    someone who owns a business
  31. consternation
    sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
  32. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  33. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  34. staple
    material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
  35. wilful
    done by design
  36. painstakingly
    in a very careful manner
  37. cuckold
    a man whose wife committed adultery
  38. ratiocinative
    based on exact thinking
  39. filial
    designating the generation following the parental generation
  40. oenophile
    someone who appreciates wine
  41. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  42. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  43. covetous
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  44. plutocrat
    someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth
  45. oligarchy
    a political system governed by a few people
  46. esurient
    extremely hungry
  47. nugatory
    of no real value
  48. hermeneutics
    theology that deals with principles of interpretation
  49. oracular
    of or relating to prophecy or someone who tells the future
Created on 三月 17, 2009 (updated 三月 10, 2010)

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