| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| disparity |
the condition or an instance of being unlike, unequal, or of different kinds; difference. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| invertebrate |
without a backbone |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| lewd |
characterized by vulgarity or offensively explicit sexual references; bawdy. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |