| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| repulsion |
extreme distaste, disgust, or aversion. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| totality |
the state or quality of being total. |
| wan |
very pale. |