| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| bourgeois |
of, related to, or characteristic of the middle class. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| patronize |
to act in an offensively superior manner toward. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |