| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |
| travesty |
something so grotesque or inferior as to seem a parody. |