| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |