| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| gibberish |
written or spoken words that are unintelligible, needlessly obscure, or without coherent meaning. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| piety |
worshipful devotion to and veneration of God or family. |
| placate |
to calm down and make less angry, especially by appeasement; conciliate; pacify. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| repulsion |
extreme distaste, disgust, or aversion. |
| solicit |
to try to obtain (business, recruits, donations, help, or the like) by persuasion, formal request, or pleading. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |