| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |