| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |