| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| mercenary |
interested only in money and material gain. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| potentate |
a person of great power, such as a ruler. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |