| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |