| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| opulence |
the condition of being luxuriant and costly. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |