| banter |
joking, clever conversation. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| gargantuan |
(sometimes capitalized) of enormous proportions; huge; gigantic. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |