| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| ramification |
a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| repulsion |
extreme distaste, disgust, or aversion. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |