Chance-medley: alternatives and connections

Reflexively: To give (one's self) up without attempt at self-control; to yield (one's self) unrestrainedly; -- often in a bad sense.

An entertainment at which a medley of dishes is set on at the same time.

To speak in defense against; to reply to in defense; as, to answer a charge; to answer an accusation.

One who makes an apology; one who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution; especially, one who argues in de…

In the early church, one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life, characterized by devotion, extreme self-denial, and…

To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belong…

The killing of a person in an affray, in the heat of blood, and while under the influence of passion, thus distinguished from chance-m…

The state of mind characterized by one's reliance on himself, or his circumstances; a feeling of self-sufficiency; such assurance as l…

A sudden encounter; a collision; a shock; -- said of things.

Earnest struggle for superiority, victory, defense, etc.; competition; emulation; strife in arms; conflict; combat; encounter.

To match one's self against; to meet; to encounter.

Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.

The practice of too frequently using the word I; hence, a speaking or writing overmuch of one's self; self-exaltation; self-praise; th…

To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in opposition or…

Extemporaneous; unpremeditated.

Composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment, or without previous study; unpremeditated; off-hand; extempore; extemporary…

A mass composed of various materials confusedly mixed; a medley; a mixture.

A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.