| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |