| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |