| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |