| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |