| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| infectious |
able to be given to others by infection. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |