| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| polygamy |
the practice or state of having more than one spouse, especially more than one wife, at a time. |
| prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| remunerative |
providing or likely to provide payment or reward; profitable. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |