| alcove |
a partly enclosed area of a room. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| intimacy |
the condition of being close in friendship or otherwise intimate. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |