| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| flail |
to cause to move wildly. |
| instigate |
to purposely agitate or incite; provoke; foment. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| pictorial |
pertaining to, made of, or containing drawings, paintings, or photographs. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |