blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |