| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| conduction |
the transmission or transfer, as of heat, electrical charges, or nervous impulses, through a medium. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |