| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |