| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| fodder |
feed for farm animals, such as stalks of corn cut and mixed with hay. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |