| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| refute |
to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove. |
| succumb |
to give in or give way to a fatal illness, superior force, overwhelming desire, or the like; yield. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |