| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |