| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| inimitable |
impossible to mimic or copy, because of uniqueness or superiority. |
| mendacity |
a tendency to lie; untruthfulness. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |