| contemptible |
deserving of scorn or moral disgust; disgraceful; dishonorable. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| flaunt |
to display ostentatiously; show off. |
| imperative |
very important; urgent. |
| innumerable |
very many. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| momentous |
very important. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| ostracism |
an exclusion or rejection, as from a social group. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |