| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |