| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| vertigo |
a sensation of unsteadiness or dizziness, such that one's surroundings seem to be whirling around. |