| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| invoice |
a detailed statement of goods sold or shipped or of services provided, including their prices or charges. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |