| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| gawk |
to look at someone or something fixedly and somewhat dopily; gape. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| implode |
to violently collapse or compress inward. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| vagrant |
one who lacks a permanent home and wanders from place to place; nomad; tramp. |