| accost |
to confront and speak first to, often aggressively. |
| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| emancipate |
to free from slavery or other control. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| insufferable |
incapable of being tolerated or endured; unbearable. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |