Woche 4

alacrity

Eager and cheerful willingness to do something

disdain

A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

belligerent

Hostile, aggressive, and ready to fight or argue

intimidate

To frighten someone, especially to make them do what you want.

feint

A movement intended to deceive an opponent, especially in sport or combat

pugnacious

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

promulgate

To announce something officially or spread an idea widely.

brash

Rude or excessively confident, often without considering other people.

scoff

To speak about someone or something with ridicule or contempt.

belittle

To make someone or something seem less important or valuable.

tangible

Able to be touched, or clearly real and measurable.

laceration

A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.

castigate

To criticize or reprimand someone severely.

sordid

Dirty or morally shameful and dishonest.

octogenarian

A person aged between eighty and eighty-nine.

solace

Comfort in a time of sadness or distress; to give such comfort.

aspirant

Someone who hopes to achieve a particular position or success.

dregs

The solid material left at the bottom of a liquid; the least valuable remaining parts of something.

frenzy

A state of uncontrolled excitement, agitation, or activity.

scurrilous

Using offensive or insulting language, often making damaging and false claims about someone.