| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| charismatic |
having unusually strong personal allure or appeal. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| query |
a question. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |