| bilious |
ill-tempered; irritable. |
| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| entail |
to call for or bring about as a necessary accompaniment; necessarily involve. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |