| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| stridulate |
to produce a shrill grating, creaking, or chirping sound by rubbing certain parts of the body together, as some insects do. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |