archaism
Something outdated or very old. An archaic term or use of language.
egregious
Shockingly bad.
hackneyed
Something that has been overused; Clichéd or unoriginal.
cudgel
A short thick stick used as a weapon. As a verb: to beat.
roughshod
Having shoes with nail heads (in the case of a horse) to prevent slipping.
toe the line
To accept authority, conform to a standard. To stand in line with. The origin: standing with toes exactly touching a line.
anvil
A heavy steel or iron block on which metal gets hammered into shape.
militate
Taking up military action. To act forcefully.
trident
A three-pronged spear; the tool of Poseidon; also a US designed submarine-launched ballistic missile.
buckler
An archaic, small round handheld shield, typically worn on the forearm.
jackboot
A long military boot made of leather, rising to the knee.
clarion
A war trumpet that emits a shrill noise.
ameliorate
To make something better; to soothe.
deracinated
uprooted
sub-aqueous
Under water. As an adjective: weak, lacking in strength, as in the light that filters through water.
impermissible
to be prohibited; something not to be allowed
extramarital
outside of marriage; usually, specifically referring to sexual relations.
bestial
animalistic behavior; savage.
rectification
the process of making upright; correcting.
pretentiousness
The attempt to impress by acting important. False or fake behaviour.
