| bilk |
to defraud or swindle, especially by avoiding due or promised payment. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |