| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |