| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| ostracize |
to exclude or shun, by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| rectitude |
moral or ethical propriety; uprightness. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |