| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| kinetic |
of, concerning, or caused by motion. |
| ornamentation |
decoration; embellishment. |
| reconcile |
to heal differences and restore a good relationship between. |
| repugnance |
strong dislike, distaste, or aversion. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |