| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| ferocity |
the quality or state of being cruelly savage or fierce. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| jubilation |
a feeling of great joy, pride, and happiness; exultation. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| plight1 |
a state or situation, especially an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |