consternation kan stər neI shən noun surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. example: To the consternation of some conservative groups, it was announced that women would no…
encomium
encomium en ko mi əm noun a formal expression of praise. example: The bank president enjoys delivering long encomiums at retirement parties.
stanch
stanch (staunch)1 staench, stawnch transitive verb 1. to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. example: The doctor asked for a clamp to stanch the blood. 2. to cause (a cut, wound, drip, or…
insouciant
in·sou·ci·ant ihn su si ənt adjective having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. example: She dismissed our accusations with an insouciant laugh and continued to dance.
torrid
torrid to rihd, ta rihd adjective 1. parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. example: Farming has become nearly impossible in the torrid southern region. 2. heated or suffused with…