adulteration |
the act or process of making worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
baleful |
threatening harm; full of malice; ominous. |
consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
eruct |
to belch forth. |
imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |