| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |