| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| assuage |
to make less severe or more bearable; alleviate. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |