| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |