| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |
| wasteland |
land where there are no living things or where nothing will grow. |