| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| cantankerous |
irritable, stubborn, and quarrelsome. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |