| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| emanate |
to come or send forth; issue or emit. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |