| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| liquidate |
to pay off or settle (a debt or the like). |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |