| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| egotism |
excessive self-promotion; boastfulness or conceitedness. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| indisposed |
slightly and temporarily ill, as with indigestion or a cold. |
| maul |
to hurt by beating or through other rough treatment. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| orator |
a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| ramification |
a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |