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Chide 

[intransitive verb,transitive verb] 
MEANING: 

1. (tr. v.) to scold, reproach or reprimand
2. (intr. v.) to voice one's disapproval

Desultory

[adjective] 
MEANING: 

haphazard, erratic or irregular

Blithe

[noun] 
MEANING: 

1. happy, merry or light-hearted
2. carefree, casual or lacking concern

Fealty

[noun] 
MEANING: 

1. faithfulness, loyalty or fidelity
2. an oath to remain faithful or loyal

Gibe

[intransitive verb,transitive verb] 
MEANING: 

1. (intr. v.) to jeer or ridicule
2. (tr. v.) to sneer, taunt or scoff
3. (n.) a taunt or sarcastic remark