| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| frenetic |
frantic; frenzied. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| intolerable |
too difficult or unpleasant to be near or to bear. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| rift |
a break in social relations, because of a difference of opinion, quarrel, or the like; breach. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |