| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| defunct |
no longer in existence or use; dead; extinct. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |