| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| rarefy |
to make less dense. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |