| accountability |
the state or quality of being responsible for providing an explanation or justification. |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| frenetic |
frantic; frenzied. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| recount |
to tell a history of events; relate; narrate. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |