saturnine

sententious

scurrilous senescent Stodgy solecisms sagacious

slow and gloomy , moody , melancholy Terse and energetic in expression; pithy ; Abounding in aphorisms.; Given to aphoristic utterances ; Abounding in pompous moralizing ; Given to pompous moralizing; self-righteous, pietistic, pious, priggish, judgmental 1. Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation: "a scurrilous attack".2.Humorously insulting. Growing old; aging having very old-fashioned opinions, attitudes, etc. ; too plain or dull to be interesting 1. A nonstandard usage or grammatical construction. 2. A violation of etiquette. 3. An impropriety, mistake, or incongruity. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd

sidle sordid sententious sagacity/sagacious sardonic sequelae simpatico skitter soi-disant sparing superannuated syncopated stolid sedulous scurvy

walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, esp. sideways or obliquely involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt. ; Dirty or squalid given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner ; the quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom grimly mocking or cynical. a condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury likable and easy to get along with ;Of like mind or temperament; compatible. 2. Having attractive qualities; pleasing To move rapidly along a surface, usually with frequent light contacts or changes of direction; skip or glide quickly self-proclaimed, so-called moderate; economical old and therefore no longer very effective or useful Not spoken: indicated tacit approval by smiling and winking calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation ; stoic showing dedication and diligence worthless

shyster scourges

a person, esp. a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous, fraudulent, or deceptive methods in business A whip used as an instrument of punishment,a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

putative pusillanimous parvenu preeminence pejorative precipitous prurient propitiate profligate

generally considered or reputed to be., supposed .assumed Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid a person who is a relative newcomer to a socioeconomic class Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding a word or phrase that has negative connotations or that is intended to disparage or belittle : a pejorative word or phrase dangerously high or steep , (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters ; lascivious - salacious - lustful - lewd - lecherous Win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources ; A licentious, dissolute person/prodigal tate, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of proposition ; Found or base something on: "the theory of structure on which later chemistry was predicated". The class of industrial wage earners who, possessing neither capital nor production means, must earn their living by selling their labor.b. The poorest class of working people giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen ; trying to seem important, serious, or impressive

predicated

proletariat

portentous

pleonasm profundity prejudicial pavonine plucky pander paramour

perspicacious pert

poultice preposterous

the use of more words than those necessary to denote mere sense ;perpharasis Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or though Detrimental; injurious.2. Causing or tending to preconceived judgment or convictions f, relating to, or resembling the peacock. b : colored like a peacock's tail or neck brave To act as a go-between or liaison in sexual intrigues; function as a procurer. 2. To cater to the lower tastes and desires .. a lover, esp. the illicit partner of a married person. having a ready insight into and understanding of things ; discerning, shrewd, perceptive, astute, penetrating, observant, percipient, sharpwitted, sharp, smart, Trim and stylish in appearance; jaunty ; High-spirited; vivacious ; Impudently bold; saucy a soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. prudent, farsighted, judicious, shrewd, circumspect, forearmed, wise,sag acious, sensible, commonsensical, politic, cautious, careful,thrifty; occurring at a favorable time; opportune ; involving divine foresight or intervention. appear or claim to be or do something, esp. falsely; profess. full of danger or uncertainty; precarious o severely criticize someone, especially in a public way read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way Flattering, often exaggerated praise and publicity, especially when used for promotional purposes a violent attempt to overthrow a government petty; worthless. Of or involving clever rogues or adventurers in a novel a sudden feeling of annoyance or anger when someone has offended you having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour. a bitter attack or denunciation, esp. a verbal one ; tirade, diatribe, harangue, lecture, attack, onslaught, denunciation, rant, polemic, broadside, fulmination playful, esp. in a mischievous way devotion to God : the quality or state of being pious

provident providential purported parlous pillory peruse puffery putsch picayune picaresque pique piquant

philippic puckish piety

preponderance propinquity

Superiority in weight, force, importance, or influence nearness in place or time

inanition

intractable

ineluctable indigent intractable inexorable inviolable

impugn iniquity impertinent impudent inadvertent irresolute impetuous incense insolent insouciance impute ignominious imperious importunate imputation

ingenuous ingenious irredentist ineffable investiture inveigh

invidious inveterate inveigle exigent exalted ecumenical evince emend/emendation exscind expurgate esurient ebullient

effusive

equity

ex cogitate

excoriate exegesis extortionate explicate egregious Exegetic exiguous

lack of mental vigor or enthusiasm

hard to deal with ; unmanageable, uncontrollable, difficult, awkward, troublesome, demanding, burdensome

Unable to be resisted or avoided ; unavoidable ; inescapable poor,needy stubborn,refractory not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless secure from assault or trespass : unassailable ; never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored. to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast dou bt upon. ; Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.; attack, asperse, malign, criticize, censure immoral or grossly unfair behavior; injustice - inequity - wrong - evil wickedness not showing proper respect; rude ; not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant. mpertinent ; Not showing due respect for another person ; insolent impertinent - shameless - barefaced - cheeky Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional ; (of a mistake) Made through lack of care; negligent ndecisive - hesitant - undecided - undetermined acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought to cause to be extremely angry; infuriate.; irate rude casual lack of concern; indifference represent (something, esp. something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute deserving or causing public disgrace or shame assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering persistent to the point of annoyance the act of imputing or ascribing; attribution. 2. Something imputed, ascribed, or attributed

naive, innocent, simple, childlike, trusting, unwary clever, original, and inventive a person advocating the restoration to their country of any territory formerly belonging to it too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. the act of establishing in office or ratifying speak or write about (something) with great hostility ; fulmination (of an action or situation) Likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others ; (of a comparison or distinction) Unfairly discriminating; unjust ; hateful having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery;wheedling pressing or demanding Elevated in rank, character, or status.; Lofty; sublime; noble: an exalted dedication to liberty.; Exaggerated; inflated: worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application 2.: of, relating to, or representing the whole of a body of churches to constitute outward evidence of 2. to display clearly ; demonstrate To improve by critical editing to cut off or out : excise censorship ; censor, bowdlerize, blue-pencil, redact, cut, edit

hungry or greedy overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement; exuberant 2. boiling

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner: "an effusive welcome" the state, quality, or ideal of being just, impartial, and fair.; . Something that is just, impartial, and fair.

To consider or think (something) out carefully and thoroughly.

To tear or wear off the skin of; abrade. ;. To censure strongly; denounce Critical explanation or analysis, especially of a text. exorbitant analyze and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. ; explain ; clarify Conspicuously bad or offensive pertaining to exegesis; explanatory; interpretative very small in size or amount

acuity adjuvant agog aleatory analeptic anchorite

keenness or acuteness, esp in vision or thought A pharmacological agent added to a drug to increase or aid its effect very eager or curious to hear or see something. depending on the throw of a die or on chance; random. tending to restore a person's health or strength; restorative A person who has retired into seclusion for religious reasons. social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values; also : personal unrest, alienation, and uncertainty that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals lace (something) in proximity to or juxtaposition with something else idyllically pastoral; especially : idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval. the solemn or emphatic declaration or statement of something. to say (something) in a very strong and definite way describes something that's overly sentimental, gushy, and worse yet insincere An abrupt, unintended transition in style from the exalted to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect.b. An anticlimax.a. Insincere or grossly sentimental pathos: written and regarded for aesthetic value rather than content ; versed in literature; dealing with literature order or reserve (something) in advance;be evidence of; indicate. showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper To discourse at length in a pompous or boastful manner talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect an expensive and wasteful project usually paid for with public money useless ; unprofitable to suppress quietly or indirectly a rude and selfish man to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms. 1. gallant or chivalrous man, especially one serving as escort to a woman of high social position; a gentleman. 2. A mounted soldier; a knight ; Showing arrogant or offhand disregard; dismissive: carefree ; jaunty Pretentious, insincere, or empty language

anomie appose arcadian askance asseveration averred Bathetic

bathos belletristic bespeak blithe bloviate bluster boondoggle bootless burke cad capitulating

cavalier claptrap

claque climacteric commutation compendious

conceit condone consanguineous conscientious continence contrapuntal contretemps

a group of people hired to applaud (or heckle) a performer or public speaker having extreme and far-reaching implications or results; critical. A substitution, exchange, or interchange. 2. a. The substitution of one kind of payment for another containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a comprehensive but concise way."a compendious study" A favorable and especially unduly high opinion of one's own abilities or worth. 2. An ingenious or witty turn of phrase or thought. 3. a. A fanciful poetic image accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue Of the same lineage or origin; having a common ancestor Guided by or in accordance with the dictates of conscience; principled self-restraint; especially : a refraining from sexual intercourse. 2. : the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily;abstinence Of, relating to, or incorporating counterpoint An unforeseen event that disrupts the normal course of things; an inopportune occurrence To plan with cleverness or ingenuity; devise: contrive ways to amuse the children. 2. To invent or fabricate, especially by improvisation: contrived a swing from hanging vines. 3. To plan with evil intent; scheme: contrived a plot to seize power. Fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; sociable Having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning a perverse or unfounded belief or notion he period of life in which a person is old and weak treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant a person whose job involves doing many different types of work over-imaginative and unrealistic. silly and pointless Smug stupidity; utter foolishness. Silly and pointless ; foolish - goofy - witless - idiotic Lacking purpose or vitality; feeble or ineffective. 2. Careless and irresponsible Well chosen or suited to the circumstances ; Pleasing and fortunate ; happy - apt - opportune - appropriate - apposite - lucky

contrivance convivial coterminous crotchet dotage facetious factotum fanciful fatous fatuity fatuous fecklessness felicitous

fettle fib filch flagitious flagrant floe forbear fortitude forwent fractious frisson fulminate gadfly hanker heady hermeneutic homily hortatory jejune jouissance labile leery lubricious manumit mephitic meretricious mimetic minatory moot mordant mortify muckraking nicety

a. Proper or sound condition. b. Mental or emotional state An insignificant or childish lie to steal, oilfer . Poach esp something unimportant Characterized by extremely brutal or cruel crimes; vicious.; Infamous; scandalous Conspicuously bad, offensive, or reprehensible A segment that has separated from such an ice mass ; an ice floe To refrain from; resist:To desist from; cease courage in pain or adversity ; courage, bravery, endurance, resilience, mettle forgo irritable and quarrelsome.; crotchety brief moment of emotional excitement express vehement protest , inveigh to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry to have a strong or constant desire for something causing feelings of excitement or dizziness : having a powerful effect on your senses the study of the methodological principles of interpretation ; a method or principle of interpretation a usually short talk on a religious or moral topic ; advice that is often not wanted tending or aiming to exhort. ; strong urging for something Naive, simplistic, and superficial means enjoyment, in terms both of rights and property liable to change; easily altered cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions marked by wantonness : lecherous; also : salacious to release from slavery foul-smelling of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution ; tawdrily and falsely attractive ;superficially significant mimicry expressing threat subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting. ; caustic, trenchant, biting, cutting, acerbic, cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated to search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business a fine or subtle detail or distinction ; shade nuance

noisome querulous quibble quiescent quietus rabble rapscallion ratify rectitude rejoinder requite

resolute talion tantamount tarried tergiversate traipse tremulous trenchant trudge trundle turpitude unbridled unctuous undulate unseemly untoward Verisimilitude wallop

having an extremely offensive smell Complaining in a petulant or whining manner: "she became querulous and demanding argue or raise objections about a trivial matter , cavil,carp in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy Something that serves to suppress, check, or eliminate. 2. Release from life; death. 3. A final discharge, as of a duty or deb a disorderly crowd; a mob a mischievous person. onfirm, approve, sanction, endorse, agree to, accept, uphold, authorize, formalize, validate, recognize morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness reply, esp. a sharp or witty one make appropriate return for (a favor, service, or wrongdoing). admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering ;determined, purposeful, resolved, adamant, single-minded, firm, unswerving, unwavering, steadfast, A punishment identical to the offense, as the death penalty for murder Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as Stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place make conflicting or evasive statements; equivocate walk or move wearily or reluctantly ; a slovenly women shaking or quivering slightly Vigorous or incisive in expression or style ; sharp - keen - incisive cutting - poignant - biting walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions To push or propel on wheels or rollers ; To spin; twirl depravity; wickedness uncontrolled; unconstrained excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily move with a smooth wavelike motion mproper, unbecoming, unfitting, unbefitting, unworthy, undignified Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient: "untoward jokes the appearance of being true or real. strike or hit (someone or something) very hard.

wallow

wanton

wend winced wistful woebegone

wracked zesty

roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, esp. to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.; (of a person) indulge in an unrestrained way in (something that creates a pleasurable sensation) showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others ; not limited or controlled;; of a woman : having sex with many men go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route ; meander, wind one's way, wander, amble, stroll, saunter, drift, roam, traipse, walk Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress ; flinch having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing sad or miserable in appearance A framework or stand in or on which to hold, hang, or display various articles: a trophy rack; a rack for baseball bats in the dugout; a drying rack for laundry The outermost part of the rind of an orange, lemon, or other citrus fruit, used as flavoring. 2. Spirited enjoyment; gusto

opprobrium overweening

odium odious obviate

olio

Harsh criticism or censure.; the public disgrace arising from someone's shameful conduct too confident or proud the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance ; 2 hatred and condemnation accompanied by loathing or contempt : detestation ; 3 disrepute or infamy attached to something : opprobrium causing hatred or strong dislike preclude, prevent, remove, get rid of, do away with, get around, rule out, eliminate, A heavily spiced stew of meat, vegetables, and chickpeas. 2. a. A mixture or medley; a hodgepodge. b. A collection of various artistic or literary works or musical

deprecated depraved disconcert dictum denigrate doughty dross dour

decorous droll decry defeasible depredate detractor disclaim dispensation

To express disapproval of; deplore. 2. To belittle; depreciate corrupt - vicious - rotten ; morally corrupt Disturb the composure of; unsettle a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source to say very critical and often unfair things about bravery , courage something regarded as worthless; rubbish.;impurity relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance. In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained ; decent - seemly - proper - becoming respectable having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality publicly denounce ; criticize ; censure open in principle to revision, valid objection, forfeiture, or annulment To ransack; plunder. a person who disparages someone or something ; disparger ; critic refuse to acknowledge; deny. exemption from a rule or usual requirement ; exemption ; immunity ax in morals; licentious.; dissipated, debauched, decadent, intemperate, profligate, self-indulgent, wild, depraved

dissolute

dissembling

dialectic

concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense ; pretense, dissimulation, deceit, dishonesty, discussion and reasoning by dialogue as a method of intellectual investigation; specifically : the Socratic techniques of exposing false beliefs and eliciting truth