| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |