| affectation |
falseness or superficiality of appearance or behavior; pretense. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| criminality |
the condition or fact of being against the law; illegality. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |