| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |