| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| cessation |
a pausing or stopping; discontinuance. |
| chimerical |
existing only in the mind; fanciful. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |