| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |
| vitality |
exuberance; energy; vigor. |