accost |
to confront and speak first to, often aggressively. |
concomitant |
existing or happening at the same time as something else, especially as the less important thing or event; accompanying; attendant. |
disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
infernal |
of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead. |
malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
pragmatic |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical. |
shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |