| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
| rift |
a break in social relations, because of a difference of opinion, quarrel, or the like; breach. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| wan |
very pale. |