| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| openhanded |
tending to give to others; generous. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |