looking for alaska vocab

cacophonous

involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

counterinsurgency

military or political action taken against the activities, like revolutions

ragtag

untidy, disorganized, varied in character

pretentious

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance

intellectually

in a way that relates to the intellect (mind)

deadpanned

say something amusing while affecting a serious manner

faux

something fake

aloof

not friendly, distant

fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

incontestable

not able to be disputed

edification

the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually

monotonous

lacking in variety and interest

illicit

forbidden

suave

charming, confident, and elegant, though possibly insincere

harrowing

acutely (very) distressing

brazen

bold and without shame

precarious

not securely held or in place

insurmountable

too big to overcome

nonchalantly

in a casual and calm demeanor

eupheunism

a word used as substitution for another word

patriarchal

system of society or government controlled by men

reluctance

unwilling to do something

premonotion

a feeling something, typically bad, is going to happen

incessant

continuing without pause or interruption

understated

presented in a subtle but effective way

vehicular

involving a vehicle

harangued

a long lecture, usually in an aggressive tone

tortorously

in a painful way, sometimes slowly

aplomb

self confidence and assurance

subvert

undermining the law or authority