| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| insidious |
dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| pretext |
a false reason or claim put forward to mask one's true motive or aim. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |