| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| subpoena |
in law, a formal written order summoning a witness to give testimony or requiring that specified evidence be submitted. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |