| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| concourse |
a large open space, as in a railway station, where many people pass or gather. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| rectitude |
moral or ethical propriety; uprightness. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |