| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |