scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

relating to or characteristic of the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them.

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

recover from illness or exertion.

bad-tempered and unfriendly.