adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
belie |
to give a false impression of. |
constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |