| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| inherent |
existing in or belonging to something as an essential or inborn part of its nature; innate; intrinsic. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| irony |
a manner of using language so that it conveys a different or opposite meaning to that which is literally expressed in the words themselves. Irony is used in ordinary conversation and also as a literary technique, especially to express criticism or to produce humor or pathos. |
| jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |