bedaub v. To smear over, as with something oily or sticky. discard v. To reject. appease v. To soothe by quieting anger or indignation. endear v. To cause to be loved. impregnate v. To make pregnant. gullible adj. Credulous. monocracy n. Government by a single person. cygnet n. A young swan. lingo n. Language. impious adj. Characterized by irreverence or irreligion .