timber rattlesnake timber rattlesnake /ˈtɪmbər ˈrætəlˌsneɪk/

noun

1. Widely distributed in rugged ground of eastern United States  ( banded rattlesnake , Crotalus horridus horridus , timber rattlesnake )
   widely distributed in rugged ground of eastern United States
   
   

 authoritarian authoritarian /əˌθɔrəˈtɛriːən/

adjective

1. () Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty  ( autocratic , despotic , dictatorial , authoritarian , tyrannic , tyrannical )
   characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
    An authoritarian regime
   an authoritarian regime
    Autocratic government
   autocratic government
    Despotic rulers
   despotic rulers
    A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
   a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
    A tyrannical government
   a tyrannical government
   
2. Expecting unquestioning obedience  ( authoritarian , dictatorial , overbearing )
   expecting unquestioning obedience
    The timid child of authoritarian parents
   the timid child of authoritarian parents
    Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
   insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
   

noun

1. A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner  ( authoritarian , dictator )
   a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
    My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
   my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
   
   

 prick prick /ˈprɪk/

noun

1. () Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous  ( asshole , cocksucker , dickhead , mother fucker , motherfucker , prick , shit , SOB , whoreson , bastard , son of a bitch )
   insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
     The man was rumored to be the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman.
   The man was rumored to be the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman.
   
2. The act of puncturing with a small point  ( prick , pricking )
   the act of puncturing with a small point
    He gave the balloon a small prick
   he gave the balloon a small prick
   
   
3. Obscene terms for penis  ( cock , dick , pecker , prick , putz , shaft , tool )
   obscene terms for penis
   
4. A depression scratched or carved into a surface  ( dent , incision , prick , scratch , slit )
   a depression scratched or carved into a surface
   

verb

1. () Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn  ( prickle , prick )
   make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
    The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
   The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
   
2. () Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick  ( goad , prick )
   stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
   
3. () Raise  ( cock up , prick , prick up )
   raise
    The dog pricked up his ears
   The dog pricked up his ears
   
4. () Cause a stinging pain  ( sting , twinge , prick )
   cause a stinging pain
    The needle pricked his skin
   The needle pricked his skin
   
5. Deliver a sting to  ( bite , prick , sting )
   deliver a sting to
    A bee stung my arm yesterday
   A bee stung my arm yesterday
   
6. To cause a sharp emotional pain  ( prick )
   to cause a sharp emotional pain
    The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
   The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
   
7. Cause a prickling sensation  ( prick , prickle )
   cause a prickling sensation
   

 fringed polygala fringed polygala /frɪndʒd pəˈlɪɡələ/

noun

1. Common trailing perennial milkwort of eastern North America having leaves like wintergreen and usually rosy-purple flowers with winged sepals  ( bird-on-the-wing , flowering wintergreen , fringed polygala , gaywings , Polygala paucifolia )
   common trailing perennial milkwort of eastern North America having leaves like wintergreen and usually rosy-purple flowers with winged sepals