Acquiesce

v

To agree or consent quietly without protest, but without enthusiasm (often followed by the preposition in)

Bravado

n

Pretended courage or defiant confidence where there is really little or none

Cataclysm

n

Any great upheaval that causes sudden and violent changes, as an earthquake, war, etc.

Denigrate

v

To disparage the character or reputation of; to defame

Enigmatic

adj

Perplexing; baffling; puzzling

Flay

v

To criticize or scold mercilessly

Alacrity

n

Eager willingness or readiness, often manifested by quick, lively action

Hyperbole

n

Exaggeration for effect, not to be taken literally

Impute

v

To attribute, especially a fault or misconduct, to another; to charge with; to ascribe

Loquacious

adj

Very talkative; fond of talking

Mendicant

n, adj

A beggar; characteristic of a beggar

Nugatory

adj

Worthless; trifling

Opprobrium

n

The disgrace or infamy attached to conduct viewed as grossly shameful

Peccadillo

n

A slight fault; a minor or petty sin

Remonstrate

v

To show or plead in protest, objection, or complaint

Scurrilous

adj

foul-mouthed

Apostate

n

A person who has abandoned his or her beliefs; a renegade

Auspicious

adj

Boding well for the future; favorable; propitious

Vertigo

n

Dizziness

Cloy

v

To make weary or displeased by too much of something, especially something sweet, rich, etc.