| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| exigency |
a condition of urgency. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| fractious |
inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| insidious |
dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| maniacal |
marked by wildness, craziness, and violence. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |