errant (adj)
/ˈɛr(ə)nt/
- Erring or straying from the accepted course or standards
Not in the right place; having moved from the correct position or course
–> errancy (n) - Travelling in search of adventure
–> errantry (n)
repute
/rɪˈpjuːt/
- (n) The opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way
The state of being highly regarded; fame - (v) (be reputed) Be generally regarded as having done something or as having particular characteristics
Be generally believed to exist or be the case, despite not being so
Be widely known and well thought of
nirvana (n)
/nɪəˈvɑːnə/
(In Buddhism) niết bàn
An ideal or idyllic state or place
ascend (v)
/əˈsɛnd/
- Go up or climb
- Rise or move up through the air
Move up to a higher social or professional rank
roster
/ˈrɒstə/
- (n) A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization
A list of members of a team or organization - (v) Place on or assign according to a duty roster
gainsay (v)
/ɡeɪnˈseɪ/
Deny or contradict (a fact or statement)
Speak against or oppose (someone)
blinkered (adj)
/ˈblɪŋkəd/
(of a horse) wearing blinkers.
Having or showing a narrow or limited outlook.
invective (n)
/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
expound (v)
/ɪkˈspaʊnd/
Present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail.
Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work)
cadaverous (adj)
/kəˈdav(ə)rəs/
Very pale, thin, or bony.
effrontery (n)
/ɪˈfrʌnt(ə)ri/
Insolent or impertinent behaviour.
veritable (adj)
/ˈvɛrɪtəb(ə)l/
Used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.
underwrite (v)
/ʌndəˈrʌɪt/
- Sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs.
Accept (a liability or risk) under the terms of an insurance policy. - (of a bank or other financial institution) pledge to buy all the unsold shares in (an issue of new shares)
Undertake to finance or otherwise support or guarantee (something) - Write (something) below something else, especially other written matter.
palaver
/pəˈlɑːvə/
- (n) Prolonged and tedious fuss or discussion.
2. (v) Talk unnecessarily and at length.
lambaste / lambast (v)
/lamˈbeɪst/
Criticize (someone or something) harshly.
