| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| recessional |
a piece of music that accompanies the exit of participants in a program or religious ceremony. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |