| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| renunciation |
the act or an instance of giving up or rejecting something, usually as a sacrifice; renouncing. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |