| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| rampant |
unrestrained or uncontrollable; unbridled. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |