obeisance
[oh-BEE-suhn(t)s]
noun
Deference, homage.
I thought his smelling my panties was too much of an act of obeisance, but it did show that he cared.
rebarbative
[ree-BAR-buh-tiv]
adj
Serving or tending to irritate or repel.
That goddamn sweater you bought is rebarbative and uncouth.
venal
[VEE-nuhl]
adjective
Capable of being corrupted.
Everyone knows politicians are venal cunts…
umbrage
[UHM-brij]
noun
Suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment.
She had an ass and way with words that could take away even the slightest umbrage.
appellation
/ˌæpɪˈleɪʃən/
noun
1 a the word by which a particular person or thing is called and known…
hegemony
[hi-jem-uh-nee]
verb (used with object)
Leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation…
hsien
[shyuhn]
noun
One of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.
There are no hsiens around these parts…