accost |
to confront and speak first to, often aggressively. |
advantageous |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful. |
anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
aperture |
a narrow opening. |
conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
impeccable |
flawless or blameless; perfect. |
menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
presentiment |
an intuition or sense of something about to happen; foreboding. |
proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
subpoena |
in law, a formal written order summoning a witness to give testimony or requiring that specified evidence be submitted. |
veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |