Pure Hodges Vocab

Decorous

Exhibiting proper behavior or manners.

Ebullience

Energetic enthusiasm or excitement.

Recrimination

Accusations made in retaliation or response.

Vicissitude

A sudden or unexpected change, often difficult or unpleasant.

Tacit

Unspoken but understood or implied.

Contrite

Feeling regret or remorse.

Tirade

A long, angry speech.

Inscrutable

Difficult to understand or interpret.

Mutinously

Acting rebelliously or defiantly.

Tumult

A loud, chaotic commotion.

Festoon

To decorate or adorn, often with chains or garlands.

Leviathan

Massive and powerful, often referring to something monstrous.

Derisive

Expressing ridicule or scorn.

Chasm

A deep gap or division, either physical or metaphorical.

Covert

A hidden place or shelter.

Bastion

A stronghold or fortress.

Gesticulate

To use gestures, especially while speaking.

Rebuke

To express disapproval or criticism.

Glower

To glare or stare angrily.

Corpulent

Overweight or fat.