| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| unchallenged |
not or not having been questioned, disputed, or contested. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |