abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
accusation |
a statement that another person is guilty of a crime or error. |
bluff1 |
a hill or shore with steep sides. |
cant1 |
insincere statements made to give one the appearance of goodness, piety, or the like. |
contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
disciple |
one who follows a leader or teacher; pupil. |
irrelevant |
not having anything to do with the matter being considered or talked about. |
litigation |
the act of engaging in a lawsuit. |
molecule |
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms. |
obstruct |
to block or clog. |
privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
relentless |
without mercy or compassion; unyielding or stern. |
similarly |
in the same way or in the same amount. |
stationary |
not moving; still. |
subsist |
to stay alive or obtain the necessities of life (usually followed by "on"). |