| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| amity |
friendly and peaceful relations; good will. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |