| apathy |
lack of interest or feeling. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| felon1 |
a person who has committed a serious crime, such as murder, rape, or burglary, as opposed to a misdemeanor. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |