| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |