| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| disavow |
to deny having (knowledge, intention, or the like). |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| myriad |
of or constituting a great but unspecified number; numberless. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| stupefy |
to astound or bedazzle. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |