altercation
fight or conflict; dispute
bugbear
an imaginary goblin or specter used to excite fear; an object or source of dread
discomfited
thwarted; having one's plans frustrated
droll
possessing a humorous, charming, or odd quality
ebullition
a bubbling up; a sudden display, as of emotion
efficacious
having the ability to result in the preferred effect
exonerating
freeing from blame
exoteric
those in the outer circle
expiation
the act of making atonement
expostulations
discussions; examinations
extricate
to remove from
farouche
shy; lacking social graces
fustian
a strong cotton and linen fabric, commonly worn by workingmen
incendiarism
the creation of factionalism, quarrels, and sedition; agitation
mollified
softened and soothed; appeased
paragon
a model of excellence or perfection
plaintive
melancholy; expressing woe
querulousness
a condition of being fretful and whining
remonstrating
presenting and urging reasons for opposition
sanguine
ruddy; healthy
slatternly
dirty and unkempt; neglectful of one's appearance
squalid
filthy and dirty as a result of neglect
torpid
sluggish; dull; apathetic
