| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| squalor |
living conditions that are filthy, or the state of being dirty or foul. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |
| verbose |
using or consisting of a large or excessively large number of words; wordy. |