| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |