| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |