| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| exchangeable |
capable of being interchanged with or given in return for another. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| infatuate |
to cause a foolish and irrational passion or attachment in (someone). |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |