Words

Irreverent

to show a lack of respect

Itinerant

A person who travels from place to place

Abet

to help or assist in a criminal act

Absconded

to depart secretly and go into hiding to avoid arrest or other legal obligations

Keen

very strong, developed; very excited; ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious

ductile

material that can be permanently stretched, drawn, or pulled into a think wire without breaking

perforated

a series of small holes pierced or punched into a material usually to allow air light or fluid to pass

pedantric

someone who is overly concerned with minor details, formal rules or precision.

Malevolent

having, showing a desire to cause harm to another

declamation

the dramatic or artistic delivery of a formal speech

insurgence

an act of rebellion, insurrection, or uprising

malignant

extremely harmful, dangerous, or disposed to cause distress

usury

lending of money with an interest charge for its use; an unconscionable or exorbitant rate or amount of interest

aloof

someone who is emotionally detached, uninvolved, or deliberately distant from others

jesting

acting or speaking playfully, jokingly, or teasingly, rather than in a serious or earnest manner

valiant

possessing or showing courage, bravery, and determination

Pushing the envelope

Leading important efforts

Hold a candle to

Make a better version than

wear heart on his sleeve

expose emotions all the time

to draw a blank

To forget something, to be unable to get information

basket case

A person who is not in their right state of mind, crazy or psychotic.

hit the books

To study diligently

A dime a dozen

something is so common, abundant, or easy to find that it holds very little value or uniqueness

Ace in the hole

a hidden advantage, secret weapon, or backup resource that you can use when you need it most to ensure success or gain an upper hand

At the drop of a hat

doing something immediately, without hesitation, and with very little to no advance planning

Chew the fat

engage in a casual, friendly, and unhurried conversation

Cut a rug

dance, typically with energetic, lively, or skilled movements

For a song

to buy or sell something very cheaply, often for much less than it is actually worth

Let the cat out of the bag

to reveal a secret, especially if you do it accidentally or prematurely

Pushing up daisies

to be dead and buried

Right as rain

feeling perfectly well, healthy, or in excellent condition

PROPENSITY

a natural, often unconscious tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

augmentation

the act or process of making something greater, larger, or more effective by adding to it

anathema

someone or something that is intensely disliked, loathed, or entirely contrary to one's principles

abhorrence

a deep, visceral feeling of extreme hatred, loathing, or intense disgust toward someone or something

armistice

a formal agreement between warring parties to temporarily halt active hostilities

preponderance

Legal: a standard of proof where a claim is more likely true than not