| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| implicate |
to involve or prove involvement of (someone or something) in an affair, situation, event, or series of events. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |