| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |