| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |