| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| tyrannical |
imposing one's will on others by threat or force; despotic; oppressive. |