| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| maverick |
a person who thinks and behaves independently, especially one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |