| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| peripatetic |
walking or traveling around; going from place to place; itinerant. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| putrefaction |
the act or process of rotting or decomposing. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |