| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |