| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| promulgate |
to explain or give instruction in (a doctrine) in public; advocate. |
| reminiscence |
something that is remembered; memory or impression. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |