| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| seclusion |
the act of isolating or hiding away, or the condition of being isolated in this way. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |
| veracity |
conformance to fact; accuracy; truth. |