| amicable |
characterized by good will; friendly. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |