| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |