| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| bilious |
ill-tempered; irritable. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| glacial |
of, concerning, coming from, or marked by the presence of glaciers or other large ice masses. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| primacy |
the state of being first, earliest, most essential, or most important. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |