| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| bilious |
ill-tempered; irritable. |
| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |