| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| 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. |
| travesty |
something so grotesque or inferior as to seem a parody. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |