| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |
| trabeated |
using horizontal beams or lintels as supports instead of arches. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |