| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
| gratis |
without charging money; freely. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| Spartan |
(usually lower case) characterised by simplicity and austerity. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |