foible
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
accede
yield to another's wish or opinion
contentious
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
disavowal
denial of any connection with or knowledge of
mollify
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
frenetic
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
gull
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
jocose
characterized by jokes and good humor
platitude
a trite or obvious remark
drub
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
implacable
incapable of being placated
marauder
someone who attacks in search of booty
truss
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
scapegrace
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
desecrate
violate the sacred character of a place or language
pesky
causing irritation or annoyance
dilettante
an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
pillage
steal goods; take as spoils
invincible
incapable of being overcome or subdued
scapegoat
someone who is punished for the errors of others
browbeat
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
morose
showing a brooding ill humor
chicanery
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
