All terms in this list:
ruthless: Cruel; merciful (regret + without)
contempt: Scorn; disrespect
callous: Hardened; insensitive
sadistic: Of someone who delights in the pain of others.
supercilious: Arrogantly superior (above + eyebrow)
idiosyncrasy: A peculiar trait or habit. (peculiar)
anomaly: Unusual event (not + same)
incongruous: Inappropriate (not + agree)
fetter: To restrain or impede; to hamper; to tie up; to chain.
notorious: Famous for bad things. (known)
decry: To speak out against (down + cry)
vilify: To slander; to defame; to put down (worthless)
heinous: Cruel and unusual (hatred)
revile: To attack (someone) with abusive language.
eclectic: Made up of parts from many different sources (out + to choose)
synthesis: A fusion; a bringing together (together + to put)
compatible: Capable of living together in harmoniously.
invoke: To call on for help or inspiration (in + call)
amass: To gather; to pile up.
predilection: Disposition in favor of something.
amalgam: A combination of different things
contemporary: Living or occurring during the same time period (together + time)
yoke: To join different things.
synchronize: To arrange events to occur simultaneously (same + time)
convoke: To call together (together + call)
anthology: A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories.
coalesce: To join into a single mass or whole.
formidable: Awesome; hard to overcome; dreadful (fear)
potent: Strong and effective (strong)
bulwark: A strong defense
indomitable: Unable to be conquered (not + lord)
redoubtable: Arousing fear; formidable; awesome (intensive + to doubt)
robust: Full of vigor
impervious: Incapable of being penetrated or affected (not + through + road)
efficacious: Capable of producing a desired effect (to effect)
stalwart: Physically or morally strong supporter
stalwart: Physically or morally strong supporter
impotent: Lacking strength or power
predominant: Most important (before + lord)
impregnable: Unable to be entered by force
brawn: Muscular strength
bastion: Stronghold, fortress
sacrilegious: Grossly irreverent; disrespectful of something sacred (sacred)
sanctuary: A place of refuge; a sacred place (holy)
sacrosanct: Profoundly sacred (sacred + holy)
sanctimonious: Falsely pious or self-righteous (holy)
revere: To regard with honor and devotion (intensive + respect)
pious: Showing religious reverence
deference: Respect for the wishes of others (away + carry)
sacrament: A formal religious act or oath (sacred)
venerable: Worthy of reverence
consecrate: To declare, or otherwise make something holy. (sacred)
talisman: An object with magical powers (result)
lionize: To treat (a person) as if he were important, or a celebrity.
venerate: To treat with great respect and deference.
slander: False comments that injure another's reputation (scandal)
pejorative: Tending to make worse (worse)
harangue: A long critical, and pompous speech.
denigrate: T0 attack as, the character of
malediction: A curse (bad + declared)
disparage: To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them (apart + rank, peer)
impugn: To cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities or reputation by criticizing them (against + to fight)
admonish: To reprimand mildly (to + to warn)
derogatory: Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect.
belittle: To make an action or a person seem like they are not important.
repudiate: To refuse to accept something or someone as true, good or reasonable. (divorce)
caustic: Corrosive; sarcastic
diatribe: Malicious criticism or abuse (through + to rub)
calumny: Slander; false accusation
censure: Official condemnation; harsh criticism
transient: Fleeting; short-lived (to go across)
expedite: To speed up (out + foot)
transitory: Lasting only a short time; temporary
ephemeral: Short-lived (day)
sporadic: Irregular or unpredictable (scattered)
capricious: Whimsical; impulsive
evanescent: Likely to vanish (to disappear)
anachronism: Something out of place in time (backward + time)
extemporaneous: Done with little or no practice (of + time)
influx: A flowing in (in + to flow)
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