| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |