| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| solipsism |
the self-centered habit of interpreting and judging all things exclusively according to one's own concepts of meaning and value. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |