| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |