| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |