| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |