| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |