| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |