| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| felicity |
an instance or condition of great happiness; bliss. |
| gnarl |
to knot or twist. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| raucous |
loud, sharp, and rasping, as, at times, a bird's call or a human's voice or laugh. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| trajectory |
the actual or expected path of a moving object, especially the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |