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cavalier

[kav-uh-leer]

haughty, disdainful, or supercilious

undermine

[uhn-der-mahyn]

to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect

dictatorial

[dik-tuh-tawr-ee-uhl]

oppressively controlling or overbearing

undermine

[uhn-der-mahyn]

to attack by indirect, secret, or underhand means; attempt to subvert by stealth

band

[b-and]

a group of people working together, often in music or activities; also refers to a strip of material.

depravity

[de-pra-ity]

wickedness

demure

[dih-myoor]

characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved

gaze

[gayz]

to look steadily and intently at something

bodega

[boh-dey-guh]

a small, independent or family-owned grocery store, usually located in a densely populated urban environment

engrossing

[engr-oss-ing]

fully capturing attention or interest; highly engaging.

panache

[puh-nash]

an ornamental plume of feathers, tassels, or the like, especially one worn on a helmet or cap

recalcitrant

[ri-kal-si-truhnt]

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline

infuriated

[inf-ur-iat-ed]

extremely angry or enraged.

transfigure

[trans-fig-yer]

to change so as to glorify or exalt

badinage

[bad-n-ahzh]

light, playful banter or raillery

transfigure

[trans-fig-yer]

to change in outward form or appearance; transform

booming

[b-oom-ing]

loud and resonant in sound; also refers to thriving or growing rapidly.

discombobulate

[dis-kuhm-bob-yuh-leyt]

to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate