| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| topography |
the shape of the earth's surface across an area or region. The topography of an area includes the size and location of hills and dips in the land. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |