| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |