| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |