group 27

antagonize

act in opposition to or provoke hostility from

barren

incapable of producing offspring or fruit; unproductive

bombastic

high-sounding but with little meaning; overfilled

cajole

persuade through flattery or gentle urging

chary

being wary or cautiously reluctant

curmudgeon

an ill-tempered person full of stubborn opinions

dirge

a mournful song, especially for a funeral or mourning

estimable

deserving of respect or admiration

euphemism

a mild or polite term used to substitute a harsh or offensive one

excoriate

criticize strongly; condemn

exigent

requiring immediate action or aid; urgent

haughty

exhibiting arrogant and condescending pride

heady

intoxicating or stupefying

imperturbable

not easily annoyed, upset, or excited; calm

implacable

not able to be appeased

lambaste

scold, reprimand, or criticize harshly

miscreant

one who has behaved badly, or illegally

peccadillo

a small flaw or sin

philistine

a person who is ignorant or uneducated

relegate

cosign to a place or position of insignificance, lower rank, or inferiority

repugnant

offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

sentimental

characterized by feelings or nostalgia

squander

spend profusely or recklessly

swindle

obtain money by fraudulent or deceitful methods

tangible

capable of being touched; real or actual

turpitude

wickedness or moral corruption

unalloyed

pure; without any adulterations

undercut

undermine; weaken

wheedle

attempt to persuade by flattery

xenophobic

showing a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners