| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| conscript |
a military recruit summoned by draft; draftee. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| gregarious |
fond of socializing with others; sociable. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| insular |
closed to new ideas; narrow-minded. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| miasma |
a thick, obscuring vapor. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |