| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| chasten |
to awaken conscience or bring about moral improvement through suffering, discipline, or punishment. |
| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| decorous |
proper or formal with respect to behavior, manners, appearance, or the like. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| embalm |
to treat (a corpse) with preservatives before burial. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| indefatigable |
persisting tirelessly; untiring. |
| infernal |
of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |