sten-to-ri-an

adj. :: extremely loud; powerful

"The singer had a stentorian voice."

ex-pos-tu-late

verb :: To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.

verb :: To discuss; to examine.

"The generous nature of Safie was outraged by this command; she attempted to expostulate with her father, but he left her angrily, reiterating his tyrannical mandate." -- Shelley, Mary

pique

noun :: A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.

noun :: A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation.

verb :: To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.

verb :: To provoke; arouse:


"The movie preview piqued my curiosity."

rak-ish

adj. :: Having a saucy appearance indicative of speed and dash.

"A tricorn trimmed with gold lace was set at a rakish angle over a wig of white curls that dropped down to his waist." -- Collodi, Carlo

un-wont-ed

adj. :: Uncommon; unusual; infrequent; rare

"...for though it was a most unwonted hour, yet so impressive was the cry, and so deliriously exciting, that almost every soul on board instinctively desired a lowering." -- Melville, Herman