| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| peripatetic |
walking or traveling around; going from place to place; itinerant. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |