| asinine |
silly or willfully stupid. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| defray |
to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like). |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| innuendo |
an indirect and usually derogatory hint, allusion, or insinuation. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| prophetic |
foretelling or revealing the future. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |
| verity |
the quality or condition of being true or real. |