cacophony
Harsh or jarring sound.
confrere
Conrade; colleague.
convoke
To summon or call together for a meeting.
filial
Of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter.
fractious
Tending to be troublesome; irritable.
fulminate
To express with denunciation, often in an explosive way.
jocular
Given to or characterized by joking; playful; jolly.
nugatory
Having no force or effect.
obloquy
1. An utterance of denunciation. 2. The condition of one who is held in contempt for a shameful action.
palpable
1. Easy to touch or feel. 2. Easy to see, hear, or recognize; obvious.
parity
Equality of rank or value.
peruse
To read through something, either casually or closely.
polemic
1. An argument to refute a position or opinion. 2. One who aggressively advocates a position.
supplicate
To ask for humbly; to plead or beg.
temporize
To act evasively in order to achieve a compromise or to gain time.