Studied by 0 peoplehostility
unfriendliness or opposition
nonchalant
feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
pandemonium
wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
cacophony
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
shrouded
cover or envelop so as to conceal from view
mock
tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
mollified
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
precocious
(of behavior or ability) indicative of early development
"a precocious talent for computing" adj
cajoling
persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
indiscriminately
in a random manner, in a way that does not show care or judgement
indefatigable
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly
chagrined
feel distressed or humiliated
talisman
an object that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck
brazen
bold and without shame
auspicious
showing that future success is likely; favorable
corporeally
Having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body
enigmatic
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious
fathomless
unable to be measured or understood; extremely deep
Adj "staring into a pair of cold, fathomless grey eyes”
ambiguity
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Noun "We can detect no ambiguity in this section of the Act"
gregarious
fond of company; sociable
Adj "he was a popular and gregarious man"
cathartic
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions
Adj "crying is a cathartic release"
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