Consternation

con·ster·na·tion play_w(“C0589400″) (knstr-nshn)n. A state of paralyzing dismay

Dismay

dis·may play_w(“D0276600″) (ds-m)

tr.v. dis·mayed, dis·may·ing, dis·mays

1. To destroy the courage or resolution of by exciting dread or apprehension.

2. To cause to lose enthusiasm; disillusion: was dismayed to learn that her favorite dancer used drugs.

3. To upset or alarm.

Salvo

sal·vo ¹ play_w(“S0052000″) (slv)

n. pl. sal·vos or sal·voes

1.

a. A simultaneous discharge of firearms.

b. The simultaneous release of a rack of bombs from an aircraft.

c. The projectiles or bombs thus released.

2. Something resembling a release or discharge of bombs or firearms, as:

a. A sudden outburst, as of cheers or praise.

b. A forceful verbal or written assault.

Capricious

ca·pri·cious play_w(“C0090600″) (k-prshs, -prshs)

adj.

Characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable. See Synonyms at arbitrary.

Derriere

der·ri·ère also der·ri·ere play_w(“D0154400″) (dr-âr)

n.

The buttocks; the rear.

Detrimental

det·ri·men·tal play_w(“D0173800″) (dtr-mntl)

adj.

Causing damage or harm; injurious.

Banquet

ban·quet play_w(“B0064200″) (bngkwt)

n.

1. An elaborate, sumptuous repast.

2. A ceremonial dinner honoring a particular guest or occasion.

Albeit

al·be·it play_w(“A0178500″)

 (ôl-bt, l-)

conj.

Even though; although; notwithstanding: clear albeit cold weather.

Kibosh

ki·bosh play_w(“K0053600″)

 (kbsh, k-bsh)

n. Informal

A checking or restraining element: had to put the kibosh on a poorly conceived plan.

Obscurity

ob·scu·ri·ty play_w(“O0013400″)

 (b-skyr-t, b-)

n. pl. ob·scu·ri·ties

1. Deficiency or absence of light; darkness.

2.

a. The quality or condition of being unknown: “Even utter obscurity need not be an obstacle to [political] success” New Republic.

b. One that is unknown.

3.

a. The quality or condition of being imperfectly known or difficult to understand: “writings meant to be understood . . . by all, composed without deliberate obscurity or hidden motives” National Review.

b. An instance of being imperfectly known or difficult to understand.