| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| expurgate |
to remove from a book or the like material considered to be offensive or erroneous prior to publication. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| surrogate |
acting as, or considered to be, a substitute or replacement. |
| vicissitude |
(usually plural) unexpected and unforeseeable changes or shifts, as in one's circumstances. |