| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| repugnance |
strong dislike, distaste, or aversion. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |