| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| farce |
anything improbable, absurd, or empty of meaning; mockery; sham. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| potent |
having strength; powerful. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| reminiscence |
something that is remembered; memory or impression. |