| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| grandiose |
pretentious or pompous. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| perforate |
to make a hole in. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| solicitous |
anxiously or tenderly concerned or attentive (usually followed by about, of, or for.) |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |