| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |