| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
| coroner |
a public officer employed to investigate by inquest any death not thought to have occurred by natural causes. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| utopia |
(often capitalized) an imagined or proposed place or society that is ideal, especially in its laws, ethics, and treatment of humanity. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |