| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |